Just 20 miles from Nashville, Rutherford County is one of the nation’s fastest growing counties and is home to the largest undergraduate university enrollment in the state at Middle Tennessee State University. The county is home to many national and international corporations including Nissan, ICEE, Ingram Book Group, Amazon, General Mills, Whirlpool, Bridgestone-Firestone, State Farm and Verizon Wireless. 

SMYRNA 

With a population of more than 52,000, Smyrna is a vibrant community with a small-town atmosphere and affordable quality of life. It is home to Nissan North America as well as Motlow State Community College and TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center. 

• Sam Davis Home, est. 1820, is a popular destination for tours, field trips and special events. 

• Downtown Smyrna or “The Depot District” is host to the Smyrna Farmers Market and Depot Days, a family festival featuring a classic car cruise, food, artisans, live music and activities for families. 

• A former air force base, the Smyrna airport is the busiest general aviation airport and 3rd largest airport overall in TN and is home to the Great Tennessee Air Show, which often includes the Blue Angels. 

LA VERGNE 

Home to the headquarters of The ICEE Company and Ingram Content Group, La Vergne sits on the border of Davidson County offering immediate proximity to all of Nashville’s professional sports and attractions. La Vergne has a diverse selection of neighborhoods and homes of all sizes which speaks to its high value proposition as a place to call home and raise a family. 

• La Vergne is home to over 20 miles of breathtaking Percy Priest Lake shoreline offering a variety of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. 

• The annual Old Timers Festival is a blend of mixing old traditions with new ones featuring a parade, craft booths and local vendors, great food, live music and lots of fun. 

EAGLEVILLE 

Eagleville: “Where Front Porch Rockers Aren’t Just for Show.” With community-wide support from schools, churches, summer recreation, year-round youth programs and an active town council, Eagleville offers something for everyone. 

• Eagleville’s Fall Festival features food, crafts, antiques, and activities for children with live music and more than 100 local vendors. 

• Eagleville also hosts First Fridays, a Farmer’s Market, a Tree Lighting Ceremony and a Christmas Parade. 

MURFREESBORO 

As the county’s governmental seat and largest city with almost 150,000 people, Murfreesboro has the amenities of a large city and the largest university in the region. 

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has over 20,000 students, and its alumni base accounts for 20% of degree holders in the Nashville region. Among its 140+ undergraduate degree programs and 100+ graduate programs include TN’s largest computer science program, a top three aerospace program in the US, and the only Siemens Level 3 certification program in the US. 

• Cultural destinations include Stones River national park, acclaimed Center for the Arts, The Discovery Center for children and the retail-rich, historic downtown square. 

• Popular events include the annual Main Street JazzFest and Uncle Dave Macon Days, a premier music, dance and arts festival that celebrates traditional American music.